I-10 roadwork in Alabama will affect Mississippi drivers. Here’s what to know

A construction project on Interstate 10 just over the Mississippi-Alabama state line is expected to begin in mid-April and could last until early July. The work will include a bridge raising, a detour and nighttime lane closures affecting travelers in both directions.

FULL STORY: Alabama roadwork, detour will affect I-10 drivers coming to, leaving Mississippi

Here are key takeaways:

• What’s happening: The two-part project involves lifting the Hall Road overpass above I-10 and then repaving the road, according to James Gordon, a public information officer with the Alabama Department of Transportation.

• Timeline: The bridge raising is expected to begin the week of April 19 and last up to six weeks, depending on weather. A detour will be in place during that phase.

• Resurfacing begins May 1: Lane closures will run nightly from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. in both directions and are expected to last 6 to 8 weeks.

• Weekend relief: Lane closures will be suspended from 7 a.m. Fridays through 6 p.m. on Sundays.

• Immediate impact: Shoulder closure caused significant delays on Monday, April 6 and Thursday, April 9.

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